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ASD CLOSING, IN V.-Kt",' ■■«> PRIMARY LODGES UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE WOttTHY GRAND LODGB, OF NOVA SCOTIA. f -i — ^ i-mmmmmasmm ■ ■- J k .4, '. ■'. • GENERAL DIRECTIONS. Whenever an Obligation is to be administered, whe- ther in Installation or Initiation, or at any time, the Lodge should always be called to their feet. When the Lodge is visited by the Officers of the Worthy Grand Lodge, or their Representatives, officially, it should rise as they enter the room. » I ' !f>f ■f-. <>■ '\'r. » ^-.t-^ ■y*. ( : "t- ! ■ \ u, 71 ^ -'■ »i i' . i i i m i <.nWi i v rifiV 'jjv/f ^ ■•'>((! * . 9 mh. al •K\Ai •RQ XA'M £ y Vi W^ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 U 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 "huO^ •c^:;a.-;^ijt co<}£ lo '^,^^-5-^0 ORDER OF BUSINESS. -!..-.V. ./■ •.t :ir 1 * ' ■•'.V - »T -n.v' ..i3 ■.■;i w .-■■it| '^ Opening Lodge. Calling Roll of Officers. Reading Minutes of previous meeting. Calling list of Absentee Officers of last meeting. Proposals for Membership. Reports on Candidates. Balloting for Candidates. Initiation of Candidates. Reception of Communications. Are any of the Members sick? Has any member violated the pledge orobttg^fflod. Reports of Committees. Reports of Officers (only to be read at the first meeting of the new Quarter.) j[ ' Any Bills of Accounts ? ; -| j Unfinished Business. "* ■ !h : • New Business. v . . "Who will volunteer to secure one candidate for next meeting? Application for Degrees. Has any Member anything to offer for the ^ood of the Order? Is any Member six months in Arrears ? Receipts of the Meeting? ^tra' ClosingJ ;...:; ;— c -^^ v\ I ' J .f'/*:iX:!», • r ■;! ■w aeetin^. •■ "i a. the first date for If he good I :.^ V RITUAL. • * lnh\ .! ,mu)x'.in..'ip >!'iiJ,'rn -jrM/ M«';i,*!' (S)tr^nin0* f fFA0» /jte ^ur a/rrvteifor opening the Lodge, the W. C. T.^ . (and in his absence the W. V. T.) will take the Chair^ and eaU the Lodge to order."} '0 ' ^f • ' »<>-'*-' -"^ i*^- W. C, T. The officers will repair to theti* respective Btatiotis. The Worthy Vice Tetnplar will se^ that the gatQS are closed and guarded. The Marshall and As- sistant will examine those present, that there may be no liptruder to invade our rights. ^. 0, T, Worthy Marshall, are all the Officers at th^ proper stations ? r. [Reports to W. C. T.] f^4|aTOy are present without the P. W. and Explanaiion and nof ewtYZ«<2 to receive them^ they should be required to leave the W'C. T. You will now. take charge of the outside doo^9 and de/^ire the Gfuavcl to present, himself for exa- minktion. ^ O. O. lErUers.'] I await your pleasure Worthy Chief: " ** W» G, T. You will give me the password [0. (?. ^ivea if. J You will now repair to your station and Cjarefully perform the duties of your office. ■ > . f- '-;-~c e OPENING. .11 If! .f ^1? 1 IT. C. T, Inside Guard, what are the duties of your office? >^ .* J. (7. To keep well the inner gate of this temple ; to allow none to enter unless they first give me the signal, and the explanation of the password — unless by your direction or that of the Worthy Vice. W, C. T. You will now give me the explanation and the pass- word. /. Cr. {Gives it,'] W. C. T. You will carefully perform your duties, and allow none to enter or retire during the opening, initiatory, or closing ceremonies, unless specially di- rected by me. . ■ . .^,^ ,, ,„ , i_ W, C. r. Treasurer, what are the duties of your office? i .,: . -'■ it T, To receive and safely keep all moneys of the Lodge, and hold it subject to its order. ' '. ' ^ . > W* C. T, Brother Secretary, what are your duties ? S. To keep accurate minutes of the doings of this Lodge. W, G. T, Worthy Vice Templar, what are your duties ? W. V. T, To assist you in maintaining order ; to do all I can to support the honor of this Lodge ; and in your absence, to take your place, and discharge the duties usually devolving upon you. .'i^.«iiii. i W. C. T, Officers and Members : assembled as we are for a high and noble purpose, permit me to remind you of those duties, the strict observance of which alone can secure the great and worthy objects we have in view. OPENIKG. ies of [mple ; le the lunless Ination cluties, ening, lly di- if ypur ■ i • ... of the luties ? 3f this B your er; to ; and ge the > .0 as We etnind which ! have Let us keep constantly in mind the sacred obligation which binds us together, in Faith, Hope and Charity. I sincerely trust that this meeting may be rendered profitable to each of us ; that our work may be done in harmony'', and that we may fully illustrate, this even- ing, how pleasant it is for the members of this great temperance family to " dwell together in unity." It is my duty to preside in this meeting, and see that order is strictly observed and enforced, without favor 01 partiality, which duty I shall endeavor to per- form with all deligence. .. , IT. (7. T, Please sing our ;, , b OPENING ODE. ' Air — " Waichmanj tell vs of the night,** Friends of Temperance, welcome here, Cheerful are our hearts to-day ; Tell us, we would gladly hear How our cause speeds on its way. Here we pledge ourselves anew, Not to touch the drunkard's drink. Proving faithful, proving true, V^e will make the demon shrink. 'f '/mA 'I, W. C. T. You will now be attentive while the Worthy Chaplain discharges his duty. OPENING PRAYER. ' * • y- -' [ W. C. may read a portion of Scripture, and offer the follow- ing, or an extempore prayer."] ' , > . I . W. C, Almighty and everlasting God, thou art in- finite in perfections, and boundless in thy love to the children of men. Thou art everywhere ; thine eye sur- veys each one of us ; grant that we may each be sensi- ble of thy presence, and that in our deliberations we 8 OPENING. 1 may act in thy fear. Be pleased to pardon all our of- fences and delinquencies; let our transgressions be blotted from before thee, for the sake of our Advocate, who is at thy right hand. Hear us, we pray, for the needy and destitute everywhere ; especially let thy mercy rest upon the inebriate, and thy care and bene- diction be upon his distressed family. Save him from the ruin to which his habits tend, and his family from the disgrace and want which threaten them ; and hasten the hour when the means of intoxication shall be driven from our land. Bless our sovereign and legislators ; grant that they, with all magistrates and officers, may love and practice temperance, and may their influence be exerted to deliver our land from this fatal scourge. And finally, we ask thee to bless and prosper our be- loved Order, wherever it exists ; may its influence be like the morning, scattering light and bliss everywhere over our wide earth. And the glory shall be ascribed to the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, world without end. Amen. TF. C. r. My right hand suppoi-ter will now open this Lodge. R. H. S, By direction of our Worthy Chief Templar I declare this Lodge open for the transaction of such business as maj^ properly come before it, and for ex- tending the reign of Faith, Hope, and Charity. W, C. T, The Financial Secretary will please call ttie roll of officers. ■& [Marshall answers for the Oncers, and pro, tern, appoiniments made. Absentees are marked. I ■«ir»wiif!ji!t*t<»»-«" ' .' ■ I rj,*i ,> I Of- be ate, the * thy I ne- rom rom sten iven ore ; may enee I n J) ■ .T .•> i] initiation. [ When the Lodge is ready for initiation, the F.S. shall retire with the D. M. to collect the initiation fee , when the D. M. shall propound to the candidate the following questions ;] D, M. Will you be obedient to all the laws and rules of order connected with this institution — they being consistent with your duties to relig'on, your family, and your country ? >) hn .- .; ' i , ;, , T .is , • . Answer, I will. ''•'''"' •^'"''"V"!'' ^^' D, M. Will you make a solemn pledge to abstain from t>)e use (as a beverage) of all that can intoxicate ? Ans. I will. ' ' D. M. Do you believe in the existence of Almighty God, who rules and governs all things, and has given /<, us the Bible, a divine revelation for the guidance of par; life and conduct? ^ , • • /. v ¥..-•• Ans. I do. '!"''''' ''-'fr^J-J-^'H ■i':Kr{w.,uwii*^ij'f . [^The F. S. collects the fee, and th$ questions having h^en an- swered in the affirmative, the officers return to the Lodge Room dnd report."] F. S, The fee is paid, Worthy Chief. ''' '^*'-*"' *" />. M. The usual questions are properly answered. Worthy Chief. . W, C. T, The Marshall and Assistant will now repair to the ante-room, and introduce the candidate. IThe Marshall, taking the candidate by the arm and leading him to the door, gives three raps.] " '. ---^v- ; ii .u /. G. There is an alarm at the innei gate. Worthy Vice Templar. : . \ -^ - —, •• ?'i»^"-^-m'> lu W. F. 2^. You will attend to it. ■' ! jli 10 INITIATION. I i 1 /. Q, It is our Marshal, attended by a friend who seeks admission to our halls. W.V.T. Admit them. "^"^^ [_The 11. conducts ike candidate to the chair of the W. G» T.'\ %.-.^ ODE. • • Air — '* Bonny Doon, or Bridgewaier.** You're welcome to our social band; . « v- \V e're pledged in heart, we're joined in hand ; Our hopes elate, our hearts are free; *> From every path of vice we flee ; : * . We seek for morals just and pure, ^ That will our future good insure ; ''^ - ; ' Be firm in truth and temperance, .'.,...; iu That our good cause may e'er advance. " M, Worthy Chief Templar, permit me to introduce to you our friend, who, after due trial, wishes to be- come a member of our Order. W. C. T. My friend, 3^our object is truly praise- worthy, and it is with the most unfeigned pleasure that we proceed to comply with your wishes. To reach your object you must pass through a solemn form of initiation, which is designed to impress you with your duty to this Order and to your race. Here the sons and daughters of our country are assembled to promote the noble cause of Temperance. In all our meetings, as in the presence of God, we enter our solemn protest against the use and sal^i^bf all that can intoxicate man, except as they are used in the arts, as a medicine, or at the Lord's Table. The field open before us is wide, and its cultivation demands all our energies. All classes of society have an interest hei*e, and all may labor : hence you find here every class that may be in- jured by the intoxicating bowl. Here you see male and female, old and young, all banded against the common i f r^^^-fn y wy r - t r *^ m^^^ • rho "'} INITIATION. 11 uce be- enemy. In taking the steps you have, 3'oa are now entering upon a courso which will, if diligently follow- ed, lead you to the exercise of the three great virtues we wish to teach here — Faith, Hope, and Charity. These are taught us by the Holy Bible, which^ we^taSe as the rule of our lives, and these we desire 49^Sli^you to practice. ...i.j If necessary the W. C. T. may omit all thai is incltided in these brackets. [With these assurances, and this warning, we shall now proceed to inform you further in relation to the duties of our temple., y,^/ 1 .^y, Marshall, take charge of our friend, and present him to our W. V. T., for obligation, j, u,-^^. !; .>,^ j , • ' OBLIGATION. *^ ' ' ' You pf your own free will and accord, in a full belief of the power and existence of Almighty God, and in the presence of the members of this Order here assem- bled, do most solemnly promise, that you will not make, buy, sell, (J^usei fits a leverage, any spirituous or malt liquors, wine, cider, or other intoxicating drinks. You will faithfully observe the Constitution and Bye-Laws of this or any Lodge of the British American Order of Good Templars, to v/hich you may be attached. You will not, knowingly, wrong a member of th>s Order, nor see one wronged without warning '^lllte of approaching danger if it is in your power so to do. You will use all proper and lawful means in your power to promote the INITIATIOK. 13 le ■n (!,i good of this Order. You will never reveal any of its private work or business to any person or persons not entitled to know the same. And in case you should 'be expelled or voluntarily withdraw. from this Order, you will consider the obligation to keep the secrets of this Order still binding. You also promise that, should any books, papers, or other property belonging to this Order, be entrusted to your keeping, you willfaithAilly preserve the same, and deliver them up when legally called upon to do so. To all of which you pledge your sacred honor. - '--iv*/; Jniiif >:> .»; :>h^,'t- li no- ,. [Much candidate answerst I do.l . . , ,,. •f, W, M. and all the Lodge in concert^ We witness your obligation and covenant* *! r;»y -(f.o.» »-, - ;». W. V. T, You wilLiiOw accpmpany the Marshall to the desk of our i^&saei.^^^^vind sign the Con- stitution, ill: '( j: H"t'l -you nre saftr Thfi f^**"* ti' wy erTiamigT'er^ ite r ligic; Ever have before you the divine rule, as though it were written in golden characters, " Whatsoever ye would that others should do uiito you, do ye even so unto them." Thus will your memory be pleasant unto all ; you will have lived to a good and noble purpose ; and we hope your end will be peace, and your heiiven glorious. Marshall, you will now introduce our friend to the Worthy Chaplain, for further instruction. <, , ODE. , vA Air— "Zton." Hail we now our new made member, ,ri. Linked with us in friendship's chains : .,\^ Kind and faithful to each other, f^WWHHKW"***' ' |n of Id, to INITIATION. Love will soothe our woes and pains ; Thus progressing, Blessings follow in onr train. 15 fiU^LWylM M. Worthy Chaplain ; by order of oar Past Wor- thy Chief Templar, I present this friend for further Information in relation to the duties of this Order. . W. C. Welcome, thrice welcome to our circle of safety and pleasure. ^..^ . .., ...,, , , .,, ; ; _ ,. Here you may dwell in peace ; hence you did well in taking the solemn obligation you have. Remember that the eye of God was then, is now and ever will be upon you. Your acts will be known to Him. Keep, then, that obligation to the end of life. In relation to the duties which you owe to this insti- tution, I have a few words to say. It is expected that you will be present at all its meetings, as far as you can do so without injuiy to your business, your family or friends. Thus you will become acquainted with its aims and its forms, and be the bettor prepared to act efficiently for the promotion of its objects. la your intercourse with the world, shun the ways of eyil doers. To make this sure, I charge you, in all the purposes of your future life, to take daily counsels from the records of Inspiration. The Bible is a true and safe chart for the whole voyage of life. There is not a rock or a shoal, in all its tumultuous sea, which is not laid down, or over which it does not throw a beacon light to warn the voyager, and give him safety. It is indeed a light shining in darkness, showing clearly the way in which the oppressed of every country may walk. My friend, follow faithfully the teaching of this book — it will lead you to honor and happiness in this world, and to rfmi^mr- iji; 16 INITIATION. ■ i ; A, I ,Ii > i ■\l M \ »;* ? ii.i H Uv Kit ) glory and immortal joy in the world to oome. Finally, it is your duty to cherish kindly feelings towards all men, av^d especially towards the members of this Or- der. If any offend, forgive; and let your example make us happy and more useful, in the imitation of your virtues. Marshall, you will now introduce the candidate to our Worthy Chief, for the closing ceremonies. Hm[ jTAc Marshall will lead the Candidate to the chair of the W. C. T.^ , M, Worthy Chief, our friend has complied with all that our laws demand, and now comes for your closing instructions.] ' " • ' W. C. T, I will now instruct you in the signs pass-words, grips, and tokens of this Order. 1 . / wiU first instruct you in the signs of recognition, 2. The password^ with its explanation, which is to he given only by the Chief Templar. This I will give you in the course of the evening. 3. The Grip. The Marshall will now instruct you in the gr^p. Besides this, we have another test, which is as follows : [iVb sign, token, grip, or other private work shall be explained by writing, or be spoken, when it can be otherwise communicated.^ . W. C. T. I will now inform you how to work your way into and out of this or any other Lodge of this Order. W. C. T. The members will now form a circle, joining hands. , W. C. T. My Eight Hand Supporter will make the Proclamation. j,,.,r, ,,;.., j^ .^..,,...,. R. H. S. Worthy associates, our Chief is about to proclaim this person a member of this Order, is such your will and pleasure? ,. t. , . „ ' , . -- ■rwf.imffr v"-«' "" ■ INTTIATIOK. 17 inally, rds all lis Or- sample ,tion of date to f the W. with all closing e signs n. be given ■he cottrse the grip. 8: ixplained niccUed.^ irk your of ibis L circle, lake the bout to is such ■r •ihil* ■vh. f ,!■ r.A ..^^ AU respond — ^It is. W. C. T. Then in the name of the Temperance I/)dge of the British American Order of Good Tem- plars, I proclaim this person a member of this Lodge, and he is hereby declared to be entitled to all the rights, privileges and protection guaranteed to members by oar Constitution and By-Laws ; and in this pure element of water we pledge fidelity to our sacred cause. [DrinJcs.] DRIKK-SONG. . r# An— '" Sparkling cutd briffW* . Sparkling and bright in its liquid light, Is the water in our glasses ; Twill give you health, *twiU give jou wealth, Ye lads and rosy lasses! O then resign your ruby wine, Each faithful son and daughter. ; There's nothing so good for the yoUthliiil blood, Or sweet as the sparkling water. ,/ ^• lOommittomenuyry.'] .^ ,.,, W. C. T. This circle which you eree dnrrounding us is the emblem of perpetual fHendship. l^he unioi^i of hands is the sign of the union of heatts and purpose and effort in our pleasant work. Before you join hands wiiii us, T will clothe you as all worthy members should be clothed who appear in this room — ^in proper regalia. It is hoped you will ever wear this badge with pleasure to yourself and honor to this Order. Tou will now take your place and join bands in the circle. {The W. C, T. reswm§ hiithenr,'] Now is our Lodge whole, and who that sees the union which prevails here can doubt the stability of our noble institution? lOonffraitdaiioni^ cO ,1 irj ; #!< 11 ii ^1 Is ■ Mi 'h. -;•■■ ,1-1 1 '» ' 4 W. C. T. Worthy Financial Secretary, what are the receipts of the evening? , ,»• ■ W. F. S. [Reports.] • < ^JiJ mi 'J [■ W. C. T. Has the Treasurer received the same? T. Answer — I have, Worthy Chief. W. C. T. Worthy Vice Templar, what is your last duty fbr the evening? ' ' ' ' ^ ;' ' W. V. T. It is to thank the members present for their attendance and order lliis evening ; to bid them be watchful and come to our aid next Lodge night as pure and more strong in our principles than they now leave us« W. C. T. Worthy Inside Guard, what is the last duty devolving upon you this evening. I. G. When the Lodge is closed, to open the inner gate of the temple, that all may depart in peace. . W. C. T. Officers and members, — We are about to separate ; vicisitudes will surround us ; all of us may never meet in this place again. Should this be sio, let our lives be so marked with Faith, Hope and Charity that we may meet in a better world. But while we live, let us keep our pledge inviolate, and many the •miles of our Father in heaven ever bless our path. CLOSING ODE. - ; ^ .,;*tjJ '!» iiiU i'.'ft Cicilian Hymn.** w. A'. Hearenly Father, give thy blessing, While we now this meeting end ; On our minds each truth impressing, That may to thy glory tend. CLOSING. IS Save from all intoxication, From its fountain may we flee ; When assailed by strong temptation, Fat our trust alone in thee. IV: C. T. Our Worthy Chaplain will now do his duty. r^iin &.Ai •«'.^ iA'i PRAYER OR BENEDICTION. f W. C. Almighty God, we thank thee for this, ano- ther Lodge meeting ; and now we entreat that if, in our deliberations, words have been spoken^ or feelings in. dulged that were ipe^ pleasing to thee, thou wilt forgive ns. And as we go abroad in the world, may thy pro^ tecting hand be over us ; may thy providence lead us ; and til all we do, may we not be forgetful that tbiiae eye is upon us, and that we must give an account to thiae for all we do. And when the pilgriihage of th^d life in ended, receive us to heavenly mansions, though the mercy of him who died for us. To whom Viritfa the Father and the Holy Spirit, be glory and do. minion, for ever and ever. Amen. j .• ; ^^n W. C. T. My Left Hand Supporter wifi' now clost the Lodge. "^i" I f .'•t'"^U i/i,*v» 'i^nliO I li. H. S. By request of our Worthy Chief Templiar, I now declare this Lodge duly closed until next Lodge night, at ^ ' o'clock, when it shall be again opened fw 1;he transaction of all business pertaintnjg to this Order, and for the diffusion of the principles of Faitl^, Hope and Charity. ,: .•; ,.; ,_;, ,....,,,^i, -:., ^,{ .>.■.:.;[■} rfir>J '.y/v.A 7-<[a i?-jiiiv/ cltoufno iif :i 1 1 } i w IThe QjISsBrt thtnUld he instdOed th/ ifu V, W. (7. TV pF^fro- ffincial Deputy ^ County Chief or Degree Templar^ viho\ ythtn ih$ time arrives, attended by lids Grand Officer$t givee the enttr- ing eignai.'] I. O. The Grand Worthy CtiLef T^Apliir, ^tteni^edi !^ the Grand Offibers. * J oiit -^:yir.C.T. Adhiitthcm. ; r . . :i .viji m, ^'{^A»theynuirehin,ihiyformiftaUfi»fro^ f^U* ti, wkim they salute. i (j^, W» C. T. Our business here this evening if to iDBtall the officers of this Lodge. Are they elected ? :. W.C- T. They are. • G. W. G. T. You will direct the officers of thUi l«odge to vacate their seats, which will be temporarily tiled by the Grand Officers in attendance ; anil you will now take your seat as Fast Worthy Chief Templar for the present term. isj:2 ni ^ W. C Ty The officers of this Lodge will ndw aur- lender the books, papers, or other trusts reposed in them, and divest themselves of the badges to tneir respective offices, and vacate their seats. , \Th/e Grand Officers wiU now take th^r pUuesJ] v.'oa 1 G, W.C.T. TheWMhyGrtndlifaWttDil^iitt^ i^^lr t6 tl^ i^^irobta vrith 1^ oOxkis ^ledtflHi^ he will examine them in their quaiificaitlb^'fiti^^ offices to which they have been elected. [^The Grand Marshal vnU give the usual signal..'} G. G. The Worthy Grand Marshal, attended by the officers elect, asks admittance. yv'^mi^mfT't. >» uhen enUr- ig if to BCted ? of this iporariljr uid jou reDD^lar low 8ur- osed m to tliQir ided bj ^ TFl C r. Yqu will please admit tbeijo. , IN«.TAI«M.TI03» pPB. , % :"«^ ■(■' y^^tever lUtipn wq migr ^, In this existed band ; Oxa plighted duties We shall stiU ■■-'• AdiifB^ye with heart fwd l^wd. And evermore, through good and ill, By one another stand ; — ^ Whatever station we m«7 fill, In this exalted band. ' ' ^ ' V -i iJJ 6^. M, Grand Worthy Chief Templar, I present you the officers elect of this Lodge, to be installed in their respective offices for the present term. G, W. C T, The officers elect may be seated, and the Marshal will present them in their turn to be in- stalled. — [The Marshal viill then present the 0. O. elect.'] 'i i^^w G. Jf£. Qrand WorUiy Chief Templar, fhe Qutsid^ Guard of this Lodge. G, W. C. T, Worthy Outside Guard, you ^ill take ^harge of the puter gate of this Lodge d^ing the pre- sent term. It will be you duty to guard all passages to it with caution ; to prevent all improper intrpsion ; %f> receive the pass-word, to open the outer gate to all yfOrthy members of this order ; to see that all persons, ^fpre giving the alarm at the inner gate of this Lodg;e, ^ clothed in proper regalia, or otherwise fitted to ^ntj^r our sacred retreat ; to act in conjunction with the {nside Guard, and in all things to obey the Worthy Cliief Templar. You will now proceed co the ^^tiei of your office. n mSTALLATION. 'I ! .if' G, M, {Presenting L (?.] Grand Worthy Chief Templar ; I present you the Worthy Inside Guard. Q. W. C, T. Worthy Inner Guard, it is your duty to take charge of the inner gate of this Lodge ; to open or close it, as the proper signal or pass-word may be given you ; to report alarms to the Worthy Vice Tem- plar, and receive the explanation of the pass-word ; to act in conjunction with the Outer Guard, and to obey the direction of the Vice and Chief Templar. You will now enter upon the duties of your office. ,G. M, Grand Worthy Chief Templar, I here pre- sent, for installation, the worthy Treasurer elect of this Lodge. ; ..' . • i ^ i > _ O, W, C, T. Worthy Grand Marshal, have you examined the Worthy Treasurer elect, so that you are satisfied that he has attained the proper rank in this Order for that important office ? O, M, I have, and am satisfied of his eligibilitjr. ,-,^ O, W, 0. r. Is he clear on the books. ,' ' 0, M. He is. G, W, C T, Has he executed the proper bond, and has it been approved. , O. M, He has, and it has been approved'. ^ O. W. C T. Woithy Treasurer elect, I need not' remind you that the duty in which you are about to engage is one of great importance, and one which wiU require, on your part, gi*eat care. It is your duty t6 see that the funds entrusted to you are safely kept, that' no loss may accrue : to meet and pay all orders thiai may be drawn on you ; and at the close of your term to place in the hands of the Grand Treasurer, or his •Ji ui INSTALLATION. I& representive, all books, papers, funds, or other proper- ty, which may have been entrusted to your keeping by this Lodge. You will now repair to the seat of your office, attended by the Grand Marshall, where you will receive the usual obligation. • ■ • O, M, Worthy Grand Treasurer, I am attended by the Worthy Treasurer elect of this Lodge, who comet to receive the obligation and the insignia of his office. G, W. T, You will place your right hand upon your left breast and assent to the obligation pertaining to your office. .?.,,, i, ,^u «• ,. , m *.;.j! obligation. .,.! ; \\ You, [A. B.,] in the presence of the members of this Lodge, do solemnly pr mise to discharge all duties pertaining to the office of Treasurer of this Lodge, during the present term, according to the best of your ability. You will preserve all funds, books, or other property which, may be entrasted to you, from damagt or loss. Nor will you allow anything which ought to be kept secret, pertaining to this Order, to be exposed, if it is in your power to prevent it. You will faithfully deliver up all books, papers, or other property, which may have been intrusted to you, to the Grand Trea- surer, or his representative, for the use of this Lodge^ at the expiration of yr^^x term of office. To the true and faithful performance of all which you pledge your sacred honor. G. M. I now invest 3'ou with the regalia appropri- ate to your office, which, as often as you put on, should, remind you of the confidence of your asso aues here and of the obligation you are under to them. 94 INSTALLATION. 4i .1 it ''11 n ilidl: i G, T, I present you these books and kejs, which you will hold as sacred deposits. Keep them in such neatness and decency, as that in coming time they shall be your highest praise. You will now take this chair, which you will occupy for the present term. G, M, Grand Worthy Chief Templar : I present the Worthy Secretary elect, of this Lodge, for installation. G. W, C, T, Worthy Marshal, have you examined the Worthy Secretary elect, and are you satisfied that he possesses the proper qualifications for the position to which he has been elected ? G. M, I have, Worthy Chief, and am satisfied that he is every way worthy. ,]./ G. W. C, T. Worthy Secretary elect, I trust iimX it is not without due consideration, that you have eon* tented to assume the duties of the position to which yon are about to be elevated. I hardly need remind yon that they are trying, as well as important ; that they will demand constant attention, patience and dili- gence. Your duty will give you the charge of the books of this Lodge, with which no one has a right to interfere, except the Worthy Chief Templar of your own Lodge, the Worthy Vice Templar, and the Grand Worthy Chief Templar or his Deputy — except by your permission. You will keep correct minutes of all transactions in your Lodge, conduct the correspond dence ; in a word, you will be the historian of yoiir Lodge for the present term of your service. Having full confidence in your qualifications and integrity, I will now direct you, in company with the Worthy Marshal, to the seat of the Grand Secretary, where you will be duly installed into your office. .^- t».-.JH'««,J(Jtl- D ! >; »«. - nOTLiLULTlOK. which [n SQch |e they LQ this * ed that 9t th«t ve con* > which remind it; that nd dili- of the ight to af your Grand by your of all respon- >f your n& and ith the retary, e. Q^ M, Worthy Grand Secretary, the Seereiaiy ^ct is before you, for indnetion to his office. ^' ^'^n G, W. S. The Secretary elect will S5««me the 9tSt tude I6r receiving the obligation. . . > .1^ . OBLIGATION. You, [A. B.,] of your own free will and accord, in the presence of the members of the British American Order of Good Templars here present, do solemnly promise, that you will discharge the duties of Secretairy of this Lodge, during the present term, to the bei^ of your ability. You will draw and sign all orders that may be required, by a legal vote of this Lodge, and no other. You will conduct the correspondence that may be required, as near the intent and wish of the Lodge as you possibly; can. You will keep the record <^ pro> eeedings with all possible exactness, aiid you will pro- tect all books and records, that may be intrusted to you, from h*7rt, or improper observation ; and at the expiration of the t(3rm of your office, you will deliTer over to the Grand Secretary, or his representative, ot tiie Worthy Chief Templar of this Ledge, or to your superior in olUce, all that this Lodge may have en- trusted to your care. To the faithful performance of all which you pledge your sacred honor. '"' * f"»'''f^J G* M, I hereby invest you with the badge and im signia of your office, which I hope you will wear, with honor to yourself, and with profit to this Order. G, W, S, I present you with the books of this Lodge, which you will receive in trust, to be kept by you during the term of your office. You will now take your seat as Secretary of this Lodge, during the cur- rent term. If INSTALLATIOK. 'I* IsM . ■i i ! Q. M, Grand Worthy Chief Templar : I . present the Worthy Vice Templar elect, of this Lodge, to be installed into that oflSce. ^ viw' ;;;•'' a/sj" . h .,♦ Q» W. C. T. Have you examined the Vice Templar elect, and do you know him to be qualified for that important position ? ' <.//,>•{•/, "- r, ♦ i r„>Y G. M, I have, and judge him to be well qualified, G. W, (7. T, Worthy Vice Templar, the duty you are called to fiU is me of importance. During Lodge hours, you will have charge of the inner gate of this ^I^ge ; you will see that those who are admitted are properly dressed and qualified, and that the signs are correctly given. In case admission should be asked by one, of whose worthiness you are in doubt, you will submit the question to the Worthy Chief Templar* You will do all you can to maintain the order and bar* mony of the Lodge, and in Uie absence of the Worthy Chief Templar, you will occupy his chair, and for th« time being, perform his duties. You will now proceed with the Grand Marshal, to the chair of your office, for the closing ceremonies of your installation. • ' i^ G. M. Grand Worthy Vice Templar : I introduce to you the Worthy Vice Templar elect, for the closing ceremomcs of his installation. /.: . , ' . . ? .-> . G. W. F. T, Worthy Vice Templar, you will asu Bume the attitude for receiving the obligation. 2 ■.< ,u>A " ' ' OBLIGATION. " ** You, [A. B.,] solemnly promise in the presence of the members of the British American Order of Grood Templars here assembled, that your will, according to IN8TALLATI01C. n >resent to be ii . ^ 9 femplar >r that lified. ty you Lodge of this ;ted are gns are e askdd yovL will !|emplar* and har* Worthy for the iii. ■■,■.• * shal, to onies of I). .XII'* itroduce closing will aa. i{ ..> lence of if Good rding to the best of your ability, perform all the duties pertain- ing to the office of Vice Templar of this Lodge. That you will abide by, and enforce, the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of the British American Order of Good Templars, and that you will maintain the Constitution and By-Laws of this Lodge. That you will, to the extent of your power, assist the presidin^j officer o' this Lodge in maintaining order ; and to the utmost of your ability, will discharge all the duties of Vice Tem- plar during the present term. To the true and faithfld performance of all which you pledge your sacred honor. G. JHf, It is with confidence that I invest you with this regalia. May you wear it with honor to yourself and profit to the members of this Lodge. ' '^"^ O. W. V. T. It is with pleasure that I welcome you to this post of honor ; from this point, as from a watch-tower, keep a vigilant watch over the interests of this Lodge, that nothing may mar its harmony* You will now take your seat as Vice Templar for this term. '• ^■■' ■ '•'" ■■•'" • ^v'-,. - . i^ :. I'i'wov G. M, Grand Worthy Chief Templar : I have the pleasure of introducing to you, for installation, our Worthy brother, [A. B.,] who has been elected Chief Templar of this Lodge. >' ; ; • '^frjf' G. W. C. T. Brother [A. B.,] you will place your- self in the attitude for receiving the obligation. OBLIGATION. .. Li'Mii You, [A. B.,] do, in the presence of the members of this Order, here assembled, of your own free will and accord, most solemnly promise and covenant, that in the discharge of the office of Chief Templar of this H! •i) f i m ^ i iM 1 ' I -"iffe': I til' ! ' I lipcig« of the iPfritiBh American Order of Good Templar^, joii will be obediept to the mandate of the officers of t)ie Grand Lodge of this Order ; that you will main- ^tanx ^e Constitution and By-rLawa of the Grand Lodge;^ f^ ^ell as of this I^dge ; th^t, without fear or partiiyr Uty, you will preside over the deliberations of this liOdge, and administer, as far sls you can, justice a^d pj^yilegc to i^ll and each. You will do your best tp promote the interests of this Order, and the cause of T^^perance. You will faithfully preserYc, from Ip^a and ix^ury, the charter and books of this Lodge; and ihould they be constitutionally a^d legally called for ^y tlie officers of the Grand Lodge, you will delivjer them up. You wiU do all you can to promote the welfare of the members of this Lodge. To tlve ti^ue i^nd faithful performance of all these duties, during tib^ present terpi, to the best of your ability, you pWdgCf your sacred honor. G, W. G, T, As an evidence of our coufidenc9 m your integrity and competence, we now clothe you i|^ the regalia of your office, which we trust yon will wear with pleasure and honor. I also commit to your keep- ing, the Charter of your liodge, which you wiU hoW in trust for them. You will also receive this Gavel, which you will hold as a badge of your authority. ♦ with this you will seat the Lodge, while * * will call them to their feet. * * ♦ will call the Lodge to order. I need not speak to you of the great importance of the position you occupy. You are the guardian of thi^ whole company. All the interests of their week^ gatherings will be under your eye. Be faithful, f^)^ i^iiituJAiiim, m imain- !(.> 3nc9 U^ you v^ ill wear ir keep- Gavel, ity. ♦ ^ill call ) order, ance of of thi4 week^y iSHiy large proftpentfjr attend you. YdU Will BdW llalce f(^ seat as presiding offlcek^ of this ILodge, durikig th^ Ipresent term, and proceed to fill yoiir appointed oMc^i. ^Tlvi W. C. T. wiU appoint his Eight and Left Hand Syp- porUri. The Secretary will select his Assistaktand the 'M'airshal m«' Diputy, As they are dpp&iliied, they p¥6cSed to the ^h^tdf Pusir office. The appointments having been made, the 0* W» v» T. proceeds.'] G. W, G, T. WORTHT FiNAifCIAL SE6lffiTAlft: A* tin^lful accountant yon are to ke^p a correct account b^tweto the Lodge atad its members, and pay the ivoeipts of each evenmg to the Treasurer, taking his reteipt for the siime. Let the integrity with which yofu wilidischfirge tliede iiiiportant duties be your high- est ienoomiutn, and your reward be the satlsfaotioti of having discharged' a noble dut^r, and of having done it .well. ;,:>;,:; Worthy Marshal : You will take charge of the re- galia of this Lodge, and see that it is kept clean dnd In otder . You will look to the conitfdrt b^ all wbb tnay attend here. iTou will assist at the opei^itig 6f l!l^e Lodge ; and at the mitiation o^ candidate^, yoh #111 five the charge of your ofeiB, and p^orm sudh 6th4t uties as the Worthy 6hief Templar niay direct. WoRTHt Asi^9TAm¥ Ma^hal : You will assist the MnBhal in the peifoiiiKti^ee of his dnti«s, and b«>6t^- ^ient to any dh^dions he may give you. v m ^hU Worthy Assistant SecretaHIt : Itis'ybdr dtftj^ "te assist your principal as he may fh>m time to time di- rect. do INSTALLATION. .•Tl, .'I'll I I 'Hj -^ Worthy Chaplain : I hardly need speak on the so- Icnpn and interesting duties which devolve upon yon. It Is your duty to make the opening and closing prayer ; to invoke the Divine blessing on the candidate to be initiated ; to counsel the members ; to point them to the word of life ; and to have a general oversight of the work and deportment of members, that in coming here they may be benefitted morally, as well as intel- lectually and physically. 'T "••'. 7/ ;v ^ . ?f v> f ' BiGBT AND Left Hand Suppobters of the Wortbt C^iBF Templar : It is your duty to as^st the Worthy Chief in the performance of his duties ; should he bveiv look any part of his duty, it is your businiess to remind him of it, and the Worthy Right Hand Supporter mk./ occupy his chair, when temporarily vacated by him. It will also be his duty to assist at initiations, uid tb open and close the Lodge in due form. In his absence, the Left Hand S'lpporter will perform his duties. You are now regularly organized, with all the parti of your government complete. Act together in h. l; luil'l 'ni.^/ ^^'v<*j\ -.7 ' •i»Kj 7/'i>r '10 -.'yA ' ' ^m CDjWttitig (>{ gm W^Aiiti. " .'.)in 'jrKrf 'iiir •V.'i'V ■•tfUJ^^T."} <:;;.;{ t Ou; ; vi,(f [4n«1«?'jf'0«?^«*^*'?<^** opened by a G. W. C. Templctr, ot tome one who may he specially deputized by him : and ifpraeU-^ cable, he should he attended by several members of the Order, When {hey a/re assembled at the place of meeting ^ the O. W. C,T,> tnlt take the chair of the W. C, T., and assisted by the members by vfhoni%e is a^xo^panied, will proceed to initiaU such of -Qu applicants for Charter as have not jbefore been iniiiatedf and confer the several degrees. Or, in case he should be unattended by members of the Order, he may proceed to administer the ohK- gaiiitnt itnd imtitute the Lodge; after which the O. W. C. T* mil eaU ike applicants forward, read the Charter of the Lodgtf emd give the following charge."] n OFENma OF NSV LODOESj I!!! CHARGE. Brothers, we are here assembled for a noble and worthy purpose. The object you will have in view in your meetings will be the elevation of human character, and the alleviation of Imntan woes. In this, you will have the assistance of a great number of persons who are associated with you, in this Order, through dififer- ent parts of our country. I commit to youtlfifi^'CBkB- TBB, to be held under our wholesome laws for ttibi^ .purposes. You will hold and defend it with all dlli- ^nce. And now, C(Hmnitttng it to your keepings I, by the icmthotlty vested in me by 1^ Britii^AmenoMi t^dfet of Good Templars, pronounce this, '^'v-nM . Xodge, No. , duly imd properly instituted. > t^Ke 0. W.C. T.siiU ritahts